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The case for null in design systems - Ad Hoc

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Sometimes an intentional absence of content is what’s needed in a design system. Here, we’ll explore why.

The case for null in design systems | Ad Hoc Skip Navigation The case for null in design systems July 5, 2022 Topics: Design , User Experience Eric Bailey Humans tend to have an aversion to empty spaces. Consider awkward silences during a conversation or too much negative space on a website. Our discomfort tends to push us to fill a void, which isn’t always the best solution. But sometimes the absence of content is exactly what’s right, which is something we see in our work building design systems for federal agencies. Horror vacui and empty spaces Let’s take a moment for a brief art history l

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